Oysters are not only delicious but also good for the body, and can be made into soups, grilled dishes, and especially steamed dishes. Today, let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to learn 3 delicious and nutritious ways to steam oysters that are easy to make!
1. Lemongrass steamed oysters
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lemongrass Steamed Oysters Serves 3 people
Oyster meat 1/2 kg Shallots 1 bulb Red chili 2 pieces Green pepper 1/2 tablespoon Ginger 1/2 bulb Lemongrass 2 stalks Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Salt a little
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How to cook Lemongrass Steamed Oysters
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Prepare the oysters
After buying, wash the oysters thoroughly and place them in a bowl of diluted salt water.
Use your hands to stir so that the sand and dirt inside the oysters flow out, and finally rinse with clean water, then place them in a colander to drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Proceed to chop the lemongrass, and after peeling and washing the ginger, cut it into thin strips.
For green pepper, use a knife to separate the pepper from the stem and crush it.
Cut the chili into thin slices, peel the shallots and cut them into quarters.
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Marinate the oysters
To marinate the oysters, you successively add to the bowl of oysters 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, using chopsticks to mix so that the spices are evenly absorbed into the oysters.
Next, add all the prepared lemongrass, ginger, and pepper into the bowl of oysters, mix well, and add a few slices of chili on top for added color.
Tip: You can add more or less chili according to your preference; if you cannot eat spicy food, it can be omitted altogether. -
Steamed Oysters
Prepare a steaming tray, add water to steam, place a few chopped lemongrass stalks at the bottom, then place a deep plate on top, add all the marinated oysters into the plate, and top with a little sliced lemongrass and ginger, along with a few slices of chili and prepared shallots.
Tip: You can use any pot to steam the oysters if you don’t have a steaming tray.Cover the pot, turn on high heat, wait for the water to boil, then reduce to medium heat. Steam the oysters for about 25 – 30 minutes.
Tip: While steaming the oysters, remember to frequently tilt the pot or open the lid to let the condensation on the lid drain out, so it doesn’t wet the oysters.After about 30 minutes, the oysters will be fully cooked, turn off the heat and remove the oysters onto a plate.
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Final Product
The steamed oysters will have a wonderful aroma of lemongrass and ginger, the oysters are white and plump, very appealing. When eating, you can dip the oysters in green chili salt or lime pepper, both are very delicious.
2. Steamed Oysters with Scallion Oil
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Oysters with Green Onions Serves 4
Oysters 2 kg Cooking oil 6 tablespoons Green onions 4 stalks Shallots 5 bulbs Salt a little
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How to Cook Steamed Oysters with Green Onions
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Preparing the Oysters
After buying the oysters, soak them in clean water for 2 hours. During this time, the mud on the outside of the oysters will soften, so use a large brush to scrub from the hinge of the oyster along the curved lines to the mouth of the oyster to clean it.
Rinse the oysters with clean water again, then let them drain a bit before proceeding to separate the shells. Use a sharp knife to gently pry the oyster shell open. Continue this until all the oysters are opened.
Tip:- You can heat the oysters for about 2 – 3 minutes to make them easier to separate.
- When separating, use a cloth to hold the oyster to avoid cutting your hand on the shell.
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Fried Shallots
Peel and slice the shallots into moderately thin slices. Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, wait for the pan to heat up, then add about 3 – 4 tablespoons of cooking oil, allowing the oil to get really hot before pouring in all the sliced shallots.
Continuously stir with chopsticks until the shallots are just golden, then turn off the heat.
Tip: Do not let the shallots get too golden before turning off the heat; they will burn from the hot oil. Watch for the moment the shallots become fragrant and just start to turn slightly golden, then turn off the heat. -
Make Scallion Oil
Wash the scallions with water, remove the roots, and chop them finely. Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, wait for the pan to heat up, then add about 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, allowing the oil to get really hot before pouring in all the chopped scallions.
Add a little salt and stir continuously for about 3 – 5 minutes until the scallions wilt, then turn off the heat.
How to Prepare Beer Steamed Oysters
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Prepare the Oysters
After purchasing the oysters, soak them in clean water for 2 hours. At this time, the mud layer on the outside of the oysters will be softer, so use a large brush to scrub from the oyster lid’s hinge along the curved lines to the mouth of the oyster lid to clean it.
Rinse the oysters with clean water again and let them drain a bit.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
We proceed to cut the lemongrass into moderately sized sections and then use a knife to crush them.
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Steam the Oysters
Prepare a large pot, lining the bottom with a layer of crushed lemongrass. Place a layer of oysters on top, then alternate with another layer of lemongrass, followed by the remaining oysters in the pot.
Place the pot on the stove, add 2 cans of beer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook over medium heat for about 15 – 20 minutes.
After 15 – 20 minutes, the oysters will be cooked, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
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Final product
Steamed oysters with beer are incredibly fragrant and have a very distinctive sweetness, the best time to eat them is right after steaming when they are still steaming hot, dipped with salt and pepper lime is unbeatable.
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How to choose fresh and delicious oysters
- Always choose oysters with tightly closed shells, indicating that they are still fresh.
- Try to pry open the oyster shell with your hands; if it easily pops open, do not buy it, as this means the oyster is no longer fresh.
- Choose oysters with a prominent tip on the shell, as these will have more meat and be fattier.
- Fresh oysters, when opened, will have meat filling the shell and contain a lot of water.
How to prepare and open oysters correctly
- When you buy oysters, soak them in clean water for 2 hours; the mud on the outside will soften, then use a large brush to scrub from the hinge of the oyster shell along the curved lines to the mouth of the shell to clean it.
- Scrub the oysters under running water; as you scrub, the water will wash away the dirt stuck on the shell without needing to rinse again.
- Before opening the oyster shell, heat the oysters for about 2 – 3 minutes to make them easier to open.
- Use a cloth to hold the oyster to avoid cutting your hands while opening; use scissors to cut at the edge of the oyster shell and gently pry it open.
- Soak the oyster meat in diluted saltwater or flour for about 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water to help eliminate the fishy smell from the oysters.
With the article sharing about 3 ways to make steamed oysters that are delicious and juicy, TasteVN wishes you success in making this dish and always being ready to show off your cooking skills at any time.
*Images and recipes referenced from YouTube channels: Gia đình food, Ngọc Huyền HG and Tôm Tôm Vlog.
